IGNOU BTSC-105 Assignment 2026-27
Travel Agency & Tour Operation Business
Last updated by IGNOU: 01 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:45 pm.
| Course code | BTSC-105 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Travel Agency & Tour Operation Business |
| Programme | Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management (BFTTM/BFTTMOL)BFTTM, BFTTMOL |
| School | School of Tourism and Hospitality Services Management |
| Assignment code | BTSC-105/2026 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
About the BTSC-105 assignment
The BTSC-105 assignment covers travel documents, travel agency operations, tour operators, tourism technology and airline ticketing. It also explores airline fare construction, tour business partnerships, tour escort responsibilities and IATA’s role in the travel industry.
This tutor-marked assignment offers ten questions, of which you must attempt any five. Each question carries 20 marks, making a total of 100 marks. The general answer length is about 500 words. Question 10 contains four short-note topics, each requiring about 250 words.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain why international travellers need travel documents and examine different passport and visa types and their significance. |
| Q2 | 20 | Describe how travel agents and tour operators help tourists. |
| Q3 | 20 | Examine how ICT has changed the distribution, promotion, booking and sale of tourism products and services. |
| Q4 | 20 | Compare travel agency business operation models through their features, benefits and limitations. |
| Q5 | 20 | Explain the Mileage System and Routing System used in traditional international airline fare construction. |
| Q6 | 20 | Describe airline ticket reissuance, cancellation and refund procedures. |
| Q7 | 20 | Discuss the main partners involved in running a tour operation business. |
| Q8 | 20 | Describe a tour escort’s duties across a tour and examine how coordination, communication and monitoring support multi-destination operations. |
| Q9 | 20 | Introduce IATA and discuss its principal roles and contributions to international aviation and the travel industry. |
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